https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____ Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:16:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174960 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 03:22:32 +0000 Neel 1174960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this game!!</p> <p>Boyfriends for skinnies<br /> Sunglasses for puffy eyes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174942 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 02:32:04 +0000 Marley 1174942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to play!</p> <p>Piece of pencil eraser = Earring "Back."<br />Dog = Running Partner.<br />Radio Static = White Noise Machine </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174941 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 02:32:00 +0000 Anonymous 1174941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Along Suz's idea, walk with dog instead of therapist </p> <p>Fashion tape replaces a lost button</p> <p>Eraser bit replaces missing earring back </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174911 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 02:16:13 +0000 catgirl 1174911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You all are so much fun!&nbsp; We will have to have a giant CAH game on the YLF cruise!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>Suz, your answer made me laugh so hard.&nbsp; So many things a cat can sub for... therapist, pillow, Swiffer, blanket anchor....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174875 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 01:57:14 +0000 Jaime 1174875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally intrigued by the game. <br />Hat substituted for good hair day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174852 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 01:31:32 +0000 April 1174852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In a pinch, <b>style</b> can be substituted for <b>substance. &nbsp;</b>&nbsp;</p> <p>But only in a pinch. &nbsp;Eventually, the truth will out, so it's always best to combine the two.&nbsp; &nbsp;;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174830 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 00:44:36 +0000 MsMary 1174830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes!&nbsp; I use <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/monistat-soothing-care-powder-gel/qxp139254?aid=336064&amp;gclid=CLLCzcaD4bwCFS1p7AodkGsAzw" rel="nofollow">anti-chafing gel</a> as makeup primer every day and it works like a charm!&nbsp; Honest to goodness, it feels just like the expensive Smashbox primer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174829 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 00:41:58 +0000 Echo 1174829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haven't heard of the game, but I looked up the site (where they switch out black cards and white cards, showing the possibilities), and it remind me of Bubble Talk for adults. DH and the kids and I play Bubble Talk, and sometimes DH and I are laughing hysterically over something the kids don't get at all. Granted, Bubble Talk is more suggestions of impropriety as opposed to stating it in black and white, but Cards Against Humanity looks like a fun game for adults!</p> <p>Oh, and I've heard that anti-chafing gel can be used as primer (though I haven't tried it). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174824 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 00:20:13 +0000 Lyn D. 1174824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blu-tak for putty.<br />Sock-lings for socks.<br />Nutella for chocolate.<br />Chocolate for ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174813 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 00:04:25 +0000 gryffin 1174813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too funny!!&nbsp; you guys have come up with some great ones!&nbsp; Let's see:<br />- super glue for liquid skin<br />- black sharpie marker for black shoe polish<br />- scotch tape for lint roller<br />- super glue for hem tape (PS don't try it on suede...just don't ask)<br />- duct tape for seams (only if desperate!)<br />- spanx for diet<br />- peroxide for stain remover<br />- moto jacket for blazer<br />- chain belt for necklace (if you have the right one many uses)<br />Gotta take the dog out!!&nbsp; Aren't you glad! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174805 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 23:51:53 +0000 Mia 1174805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is great! I often sub pants for shorts when using inspiration looks like ones in j Crew catalogue. Trust me, it is all for the best.</p> <p>I just heard of this game. Must check it out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174759 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 22:40:38 +0000 rae 1174759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That game is the best! we played on Christmas and my mom made up all the dirtiest answers, lol. </p> <p>To answer the question, I definitely sub ankle boots/pumps and Linen tee/ silky shell. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174756 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 22:33:15 +0000 unfrumped 1174756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A scarf for a cowl neck.<br /> A buttoned - up cardigan for a pullover. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174753 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 22:27:01 +0000 cinnamon fern 1174753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not to mention vodka for gin. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174735 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 22:01:53 +0000 DonnaF 1174735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't tried it myself, but I understand vodka for spot removal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174731 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 21:50:30 +0000 Caro in Oz 1174731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great thread -&nbsp;I agree stretchy pencil skirt for skinnies. <br />Black for navy (for me).<br />Lipstick for blush.<br />Salt water for hair product (again for me).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174723 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 21:37:41 +0000 Windchime 1174723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarves for necklaces (in winter)<br /> Necklaces for scarves (in summer)</p> <p>And re toothpaste for silver polish--I wouldn't switch it around, LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174722 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 21:37:30 +0000 Suz 1174722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am in love with this thread!! I have been working all day and my creativity is sapped. Will come back in a while.&nbsp;</p> <p>In the meantime:&nbsp;</p> <p>Cat can be subbed for hot water bottle.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____/page/2#post-1174714 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 21:30:53 +0000 Helena 1174714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>moisturizer for highlighter ...</p> <p>black t-neck and dress black pants for lbd ...</p> <p>staples for thread in drop-dead emergency hemming situations ... seriously ... done it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____#post-1174712 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 21:27:59 +0000 Day Vies 1174712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <ol> <li>Lipstick for creme blush &nbsp;(Carter is absolutely right about conditioner for shaving cream I have been doing it for years! Wash/condition/shave ;-))&nbsp;</li> <li>Crisco for deep moisturizing treatment for feet. Make sure your feet are still damp. (you will smell like french fries but your feet will be soft!)</li> <li>dishwashing liquid for bubble bath&nbsp;</li> <li>Vinegar for glass cleaner (put it in a spray bottle)&nbsp;-- mirrors shine and smell like salad!&nbsp;</li> <li>Baking soda for kitchen cleanser, (stainless steel sinks look so great after a baking soda scrub) works well for the tub too!</li> </ol> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____#post-1174707 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 21:19:56 +0000 fuzzylogic 1174707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so tempted to try the plastic bag between socks trick come August! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____#post-1174704 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 21:15:40 +0000 rabbit 1174704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm seconding Gaylene on the plastic bags on bare feet thing (also latex medical gloves under other gloves in freezing weather.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I read a long article once on the theory of vapor barrier clothing next to the skin for heat regulation, and it explained that it wouldn't get sweaty and icky as long as it was right next to the skin (but I see how wool with it's properties underneath would work too). &nbsp;Plastic next to the skin&nbsp;kept my toes and fingers&nbsp;warm and toasty on a multi-day backpacking trip in the snow - and I couldn't feel it after the first few minutes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____#post-1174698 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 21:07:20 +0000 kkards 1174698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shampoo for shaving lotion<br /> Ponte knit pants for jeans (makes most smart casual looks business casual) </p> <p>And the one I have learn here, white jeans for blue </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____#post-1174697 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 21:06:34 +0000 froggiebecky 1174697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I'll play! (And I might have to order the game, too!)</p> <p>In a pinch:&nbsp;</p> <p>Hard liquor&nbsp;can be substituted for spot-treatment for acne (dries out the spot. A friend's mom used Everclear when she was a teenager).</p> <p>Neosporin/antibacterial cream can also be substituted for spot-treatment for acne.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hard liquor can also be substituted for leather relaxer (to stretch shoes that are too tight). This is how I got my other nickname…tequila toes. :)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____#post-1174691 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 20:58:37 +0000 fuzzylogic 1174691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cracking me up, joy! </p> <p>You ladies are all so creative and versatile! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____#post-1174688 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 20:57:16 +0000 MsMary 1174688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and also scotch tape for stitched hem.&nbsp; (Or the advanced version, which is fashion tape.)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____#post-1174686 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 20:54:52 +0000 fuzzylogic 1174686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, yes! Safety pins for seams, E! In my younger, (much, much) sillier days I did party in hot pants held together by nothing but large safety pins in lieu of seams, so I can vouch for this one :-)! these days I keep safety pins in my desk drawer at work for modesty and hem-style emergencies! </p> <p>Wise, young padawan rabbit! Toothpaste, baking soda, vinegar and eucalyptus oil are always in my cupboard. I use them for everything from cleaning to science experiments for the children! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____#post-1174679 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 20:51:40 +0000 Anonymous 1174679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For your second card pictured.&nbsp; Using sanitary pads for underarm protection of clothing is awesome in theory but kind of a mess in practice </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____#post-1174675 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 20:48:41 +0000 Anonymous 1174675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Metallic footwear for nude.<br />an Oops...anti-cellulite cream for face cream (tightening properties work!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-pinch-____-can-be-substituted-for-_____#post-1174671 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 20:39:10 +0000 Catnip 1174671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Toothpaste for silver polish - really useful if you're travelling and your silver jewelry gets tarnished. </p>